Addictions come in all shapes and sizes and can have various consequences attached. Though one addiction that many often forget about is hoarding. We’ve all been guilty of keeping things we probably should have thrown away or given to charity, but when does it start becoming a serious issue? An estimated 2-5% of the UK […]
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Gamers frustrated by “disorder” label.
A study has been released saying that gaming addiction no longer exists. “Don’t stare at the screen too much, you’ll get square eyes.” is a phrase all too often heard in our childhood. But now researchers are saying that gaming addiction is a myth, and that instead excessive gaming results in an Internet Gaming Disorder […]
Gloucestershire councils are spending a fortune on temporary accommodation
Since the start of 2016 over 18,000 people have been placed in bed and breakfast hotels as a means of temporary accommodation in England. With more than a third staying at these hotels for more than 6 weeks. Councils in Gloucestershire have spent more than £100,000 of public money putting up homeless people in hotels […]
Getting over an addiction: What treatments work?
Addiction is a treatable condition and it can be managed, if not cured successfully. However, due to the nature of addictions it can be a long and difficult journey for those affected, and can vary addiction to addiction. For instance, someone suffering with a substance addiction like alcohol or psychoactive drugs, may undertake a very physical […]
Rage against the fruit machines: The Government’s attempt to tackle fixed odds betting
Some call them “fruit machines” – to others they’re known as the “crack cocaine of gambling”, but whatever they’re called fixed odds betting machines take billions from gamblers every single year. The problem is so severe that the government has been forced to step in. Tracey Couch, the minister of the Department for Digital, Culture, […]
Housing development in Green Belt area faces fierce objection from over 600 local residents
Plans for the construction of 500 new homes in the Shurdington area have faced heavy criticism over concerns with traffic, recreation and development issues. The development comprises of up to 500 homes, 40% of these being affordable housing, a community hub, offices and shopping facilities. Concerns the development would make the current road congestion on the A46 […]
All wrapped up!
(A follow-on from: https://t.co/Zb5pdkrhXc) When do you think Christmas begins? 🎄🎅 — The Hive (@TheHiveGlos) November 3, 2017 And the winner is: December 1st. 52% of you think Christmas starts on December 1st. I have to say, Cheltenham; I’m disappointed. I would have thought a lot more of you knew how to party, but clearly you […]
A week of McDonalds
Last week I was set the challenge to eat a McDonalds meal twice a day for a week and document the effects it had on my health. It is a social experiment first tried by documentarian Morgan Spurlock for his 2004 film “Super Size Me”. In the film Morgan ate nothing but food served at […]
Thursday 2nd November- LIVE BLOG
Welcome to UoGlos Live’s live blog, where we will be updating you on all the latest stories throughout the day. Follow us on Twitter @jnews_L 3.25: That’s all from us today, tune in again tomorrow for live updates on news in Cheltenham. 3.10: Weather update We can expect more cloud cover as we go into […]
Are supplements a cop-out for a healthy diet?
In an age where we are constantly bombarded with sweet, salty and fatty foods we can often find ourselves falling short of managing a ‘healthy, balanced diet’. We are tight on time, and value other activities more than sourcing and creating balanced meals. Instead, we often turn to processed, easy foods to satisfy our cravings. But […]